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Preparations towards the 9th Africa Water Week, scheduled in Cairo, Egypt, from 13 – 18 October, are progressing rapidly. Participants from Africa and worldwide are excited to join over 1500 people in Cairo for this critical event. This presents a special moment to take stock of progress made in our quest to achieve the Africa Water Vision, analyse the status quo and initiate processes for formulating the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and policy with an actionable implementation plan.
The AWW9 will be held at the Triumph Luxury Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, which was strategically selected to foster networking engagements across all participants’ spectrums. Recommended hotels nearer to the conference venue are accessible here:
Over 40 technical sessions will be convened across the five days. Sessions revolve around financing, water and sanitation, water resources management, water infrastructure, knowledge management and youth involvement. Sessions are carefully evaluated to demonstrate practical lessons from the African government, United Nations agencies, the private sector, civil societies and nongovernmental organisations. Thematic plenary sessions will spotlight transboundary water management and the role of parliamentarians in unlocking financial resources for the water and sanitation sector. Interestingly, technical sessions will culminate into synthesis sessions, where outcomes from each session will be juxtaposed with reported progress on the Water Sector and Sanitation Monitoring and Reporting system. A critical analysis of progress will be made to establish convergence on essential elements and aspects to feature in the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and policy.
Networking opportunities exist during the AWW9 to connect participants with partners of interest. The industry has over 30 experts and companies showcasing their brands and products, so it provides an apt atmosphere to engage and initiate long-lasting relationships for collaboration and business opportunities.
The opening and closing ceremonies are equipped with influential sector leaders and government officials to provide direction for the conference, including the AMCOW President, Hon Hani Sewilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, and representation of the African Union Commission and African Development Bank. The 14th Executive Committee meeting of the AMCOW executive council will be convened on 16th October to deliberate on the conference outcomes and pronounce blessings for successful implementation.
Essential links to support your participation towards the conference are presented here:
- Registration: register here. Upon registration, an automatic invitation by the host governments will be available for download. This invitation letter will also be used to apply for a visa.
- Book accommodation here: https://africawaterweek.amcow-online.org/recommended-hotels. These hotels are closer to the conference venue.
- Regular updates about the conference can be accessed via the website https://africawaterweek.amcow-online.org/ and on our social media platforms.
- For visa information, click here: https://www.egyptembassy.org/travel/visa-requirements/
For more information, email the 9th Africa Water Week Team at 9aww@amcow-online.org
